irish sword ulster battle ready Thor Shields of this type were

Shields of this type were used from the 10th to the 15th century

Closed shoes offered better protection against the often wet climate of central and northern Europe

and may also be seen in the visual arts

The upper portion of the shirt is constructed from close-fitting fabric

irish sword ulster battle ready Thor Shields of this type wereThe replica is based on 16th century drawings of Irish kerns (cethern), who wore small, wide swords such as this. Characteristic is the pommel, which has been shaped like a ring. Similar swords have been found throughout Ireland, and the medieval Irish tradition of ring pommels is estimated to date back to the 13th century. A number of originals are nowadays part of the collections of the National Archaeological Museum in Dublin and the Ulster Museum